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The Art of Math: Intro Optical Illusions!

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Ages 11-14

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If you can draw a straight line and measure things with a ruler, then you can learn how to make amazing optical illusions *and* connect them to math!

Kristin Garn, B.A., B.Ed

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2 pre-recorded lessons

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Class Experience

If you have never drawn an optical illusion before and you are ready to put your math skills to work you can draw amazing illusions in this class while also practicing essential math skills!

Lesson 1 The Necker Cube
   In this lesson, learners begin with their first optical illusion, the Necker Cube. This historical piece dates back to the early 1800s and is one of the first popular optical illusions and is a great way for students to explore perspective in geometry!

Lesson 2 The Impossible Trident
  In the second lesson, learners will move to a more advanced drawing that will require precise measurement and focus. Impossible objects are a fun set of illusions that we can draw and yet they cannot actually exist in the real world!

Syllabus

2 Lessons

over 2 Weeks

Lesson 1:

The Necker Cube

 In this lesson, we will begin with our first optical illusion, the Necker Cube. We'll even learn a little math history since this illusion goes back to the early 1800s and is a great way to explore perspective in geometry!

12 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

The Impossible Trident

 In the second lesson, learners will move to a more advanced drawing that will require precise measurement and focus. Impossible objects are a fun set of illusions that we can draw and yet they can not actually exist in the real world!!

17 mins of video lessons

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Kristin Garn, B.A., B.Ed

Joined October, 2017

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Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Teaching Certificates

Non-US Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts

Non-US Teaching Certificate in Mathematics

2 Degrees

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Winnipeg

Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Winnipeg

With degrees in Math, Music and Education, I have been teaching students for over thirty years.

I teach classes that offer learners a chance to experience the creative side of math by putting theory into practice to design things like dragons, anime characters, castles and more. My classes are activity-based and encourage students to learn through hands-on projects that mimic real life math-in-action done by architects, engineers and designers.